Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria
Antique solid brass torque (collar) from Nigeria, West Africa. Hand cast using the lost-wax technique, and approximately 200 years old! Wonderful worn smooth patina! Inner measurement is 6 inches across, x 2 3/4 inch opening. Lovely simple design, an incredible art object, highly collectible and rare! Heavy, 9.8 ounces, this could be cleaned/polished with Brasso. From a collection gathered in the 1970's!
